August 2, 2025By yelomag
Nashville star Jelly Roll and hoedown giant Shaboozey are set to headline a new country music festival Strummingbird which kicks off its inaugural year at Kawana Sports Precinct on October 25. Local favourites The Dreggs are also featured on the lineup, performing alongside other big names in country Treaty Oak Revival, James Johnston, Kaylee Bell
July 24, 2025By Marc Roberts
It will be metalcore mania all over again when Aussie hardcore heavyweights Northlane play at The Station on the Sunshine Coast next month. The ARIA award winners, who shot to fame in the late-00s, are taking their All Over Australian Tour to regional towns across the country, including the Birtinya venue on August 1. The
July 14, 2025By yelomag
Pricey’s The Big Weekend brought a stacked lineup to Coolum’s Blackflag on Saturday with Sydney surf-punk band Goons of Doom headlining. Photos: Dameeka Middleton. Words: Penny Brand. Despite the chilly air, the parking lot at Coolum’s famous punk brewhouse – Blackflag – refilled with Sunshine Coast cool cats from both the music and surfing scenes
March 18, 2025By yelomag
Still looking? This April 2025 list is an older YELO roundup, but the Sunshine Coast is still full of gigs, festivals and things worth leaving the house for. Head to our current Sunshine Coast things to do guide for the latest gigs, venues, festivals, galleries and local culture. See current things to do → What’s
March 5, 2025By yelomag
Sunshine Coast live music venues are cancelling several shows this weekend ahead of Cyclone Alfred. The Category 2 cyclone is expected to cross the South-East Queensland mainland on Thursday. Solbar announced on Wednesday it will remain open for tonight’s open mic night, but will close on Thurday. The Maroochydore venue’s weekend shows for Daily J
February 24, 2025By yelomag
We chatted to Ryan Savitski from US hardcore band One Step Closer ahead of their show with Drain at Kings Beach Tavern on March 6. The bands are here for New Bloom Fest in Brisbane on March 8. The Sunshine Coast continues to kick goals in the heavy music scene with another massive international band
January 30, 2025By yelomag
With summer in full swing, the Sunshine Coast live music scene is stacked with Rudimental (UK), Pennywise (US) and Xavier Rudd all yet to perform this year. But if you’re seeking a bevy and fish and chips with those summertime vibes, be sure to check out these pubs and eateries which also double as epic
January 16, 2025By yelomag
Sunshine Coast live music venues have stiff competition as new residents continue to move to the sub-tropical Queensland destination. And with summer in full swing, the music scene here is stacked with international acts Rudimental (UK) and Pennywise (US) yet to perform this year. In the past year, Nambour welcomed The Presynct and Birtinya venue The
January 5, 2025By Marc Roberts
Words by Penny Brand. Photos by Marc Roberts. Legendary 90s rock band The Screaming Jets swung past the Sunshine Coast last night hitting the stage at The Shed on their latest tour. With local legends Pricey and Wave Raiders supporting, it was a packed house at the iconic Banana Bender Pub at Aussie World. The
December 12, 2024By yelomag
Main image: RedHook take to the stage at Blackflag’s Something Cool Festival. Photo: Dameeka Middleton. Last updated: June 2026. The Sunshine Coast live music map has changed, but there are still plenty of rooms worth leaving the house for. The closures of Solbar and The Station left enormous gaps in the region’s touring circuit, but

